National Norms and Standards relating to Environmental Health

h) A daily record must be kept on the premises of the quality of spa bath water. An EHP must have fullaccess of those records.i) The premises of a spa bath or swimming pool must be kept in a safe, clean and sanitary conditionand in good repair at all times.j) No direct physical connection between the sewer system and any drain from the swimming pool orrecirculation system must exist. Any swimming pool, gutter drain, overflow from the recirculationsystem when discharged to the sewer system shall connect through a suitable air gap so as topreclude the possibility of backflow sewage or waste into the swimming pool piping system.3.3 General hygiene requirementsa) The spa bath/ swimming pool and its surroundings must be kept in a clean and sanitary condition atall times.b) Pre-swimming hygiene education must be given users in both public and semi public pools.c) The sewer system shall be adequate to serve the facility, including bathhouse, locker room andrelated accommodations. The sewer line serving the backwash for the filter shall be 1-1/2 times thesize of the backwash line or provide a containment vessel capable of holding a minimum of 5 minutesvolume of backwash water at the backwash design rate.d) In the case of an accidental faecal release or vomit:• The facility must be closed for use and all bather removed;• The contaminants shall be removed and inactivated;• The water chemistry shall be checked;• If disinfection levels are within required parameters, the pool shall remain closed for at least 60minutes and then re-opened.• If disinfection levels are not within the required parameters, the pool shall be closed anddisinfection levels restored. The facility may re-open 60 minutes after acceptable disinfectantlevels have been attained.• If faeces are in the form of diarrhoea, the pool shall be closed for 24 hrs, remedial action taken toremove the contaminants, disinfect the facility and attain acceptable quality standards before reopeningthe facility.e) Persons suspected of suffering from a communicable disease shall not be permitted to use a spabath/swimming pool.f) Animals shall not be allowed in the spa bath/ swimming pool or surrounding area, unless in the caseof a guide dog.3.4 Other requirementsa) A properly maintained, approved and fully resourced first aid box must be kept on the premises forthe treatment of minor injuries.b) A qualified and proficient life saver/s must be available on swimming pool premises and must becompetent in life saving, first aid, and the operation of the swimming pool.c) The sanitary sewer serving the swimming pool and auxiliary facilities shall discharge to the publicsewer system wherever possible. Where no such sewer is available, a method of disposal must be inplace.1. NORMSSECTION 10: DRY CLEANING AND LAUNDRY ESTABLISHMENTS1.1 The premises operated under a permit authorizing that activity, issued by the relevant municipality.1.2 The premises and general facilities in compliance to environmental health and occupational hygienerequirements.1.3 Emission levels in compliance with the prescribed Ambient Air Quality Standards in terms of theNational Environmental Management: Air Quality Act 39 of 2004.1.4 Fire fighting and control equipment available and in compliance to the local municipality firedepartment requirements.2. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH MONITORING STANDARDSDOH. Norms and standards for environmental health in South Africa Feb 2013 43